the food lovers walking tour of barelona
Shops open 10am-2pm and 5pm-8pm Tuesday to Saturday. Some also open on Monday but I’m afraid you’re taking your chances if you do this tour on a Sunday or a Monday. The markets close up around 3pm so it’s best to do the tour before lunch if you can. The tour starts and ends just a short walk from the Jaume I metro station. It’s really up to you how long it takes but I suggest you allow somewhere between 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
1. Mercat de Santa Caterina Avinguda de Francesc Cambó, 16 www.mercatsantacaterina.net One of the most architecturally beautiful markets ever, it also has a great selection of produce to kick-off our walking tour. 2. Xocoa Princesa, 28 www.xocoa-bcn.com For chocaholics this is funky chocolate-bar heaven. There are a few other similar outlets around town. They also stock some super-moist brownies and a deadent array of cookies. 3. Il Tinello Flassaders, 44 www.iltinello.com A rustic Italian deli that specialises fresh pasta, olive oils, rice and wine. 4. Tot Fromage Passeig del Born,13 A tiny Spanish and Catalan deli that is well known for its cheese selection. They stock the best of the local cheeses combined with a smattering of global offerings.
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